Letters on the Spirit of Patriotism (1752)
Bolingbroke's political essays, including "on the Idea of a Patriot King: and on the State of Parties at the Accession of King George the First"
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Third edition. Full leather, five raised bands and contrasting title labels to spine. 21 × 12cm, 280pp.
Full title: Letters on the Spirit of Patriotism: on the Idea of a Patriot King: and on the State of Parties at the Accession of King George the First
A collection of three political essays from Henry St John, the statesman, orator and man of letters, and leader of the Tory party during the reign of Queen Anne. Perhaps the best known piece here is his essay on The Patriot King, that argues the monarch should detach from party politics and place himself above the politicking and arguments, only selecting those who were best-suited for the job to govern. The king would rule the nation as a father, serving the best interests of his people. Letters on the Spirit of Patriotism urges a return to virtue-driven governance over party factionalism, and State of Parties is a critical assessment of the Tories and Whigs in 1714.
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Fair / good. Whilst the contents remain in good, clean condition, with secure inner binding, the front board is detached and the leather rubbed, though not too badly for age. Neat and inoffensive modern name plate to the rear endpaper. The book remains in strong readable condition.
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£60.00
